North Topeka Arts District Master Planning Phase 2: Community Visioning April 6, 2016
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Agenda Workshop Goals/Approach (6:30pm - 6:35pm) Planning Goals/Process (6:35pm - 6:45pm) District Development/Design/Management (6:45pm - 8pm) Area Planning Future District Boundaries Development Concepts Design Concepts Historic Preservation Potential Management Models Short Break (8:00pm 8:15pm) Discuss concepts/models Discuss benefits/potential Brainstorm other ideas Table Reports/Wrap-Up (9:10pm- 9:30pm)
Workshop Goals + Approach Workshop Goals Present District Development + Design concepts Present Historic Preservation tools Present District Management models Discuss benefits/potential Determine optimal/preferred solutions Generate additional ideas We are here to discuss, prioritize + brainstorm Workshop Approach Respectful and non-judgmental don t take discussion personally Step up and share your thoughts Step back and let others speak Let s do deep listening and strategic thinking
Planning Goals + Process Planning Goals Consider NOTO s larger community context Build on City s 2013 North Topeka East Neighborhood Plan Define future District boundaries Determine key NOTO negatives + positives Generate development, design + management concepts Craft shared vision/plan for NOTO enhancement + growth Organize implementation strategy with priorities + actions Planning Process Phase 1: State of the District (JANUARY 2016) Phase 2: Community Visioning (APRIL 2016) Phase 3: NOTO District Master Plan (MAY/JUNE 2016)
Area Planning
Area Context
Future District Boundaries
Future District Boundary Workshop #1
Future District Boundary with Sub-Areas
District Development Concepts
Issues + Opportunities
Site B
Site B
Site B
Site B
Site B
Site B
Site B
Site B
Site B
District Design Concepts
Streetlight Alternatives
Streetscape Elements
Gateway Branding Opportunity
Alley Enhancements
Alley Enhancements
Pocket Park + Façade Improvements
Public Art
Streetscape Opportunities
Blade Signs
Adaptive Re-use Opportunities: Warehouse Renovations
Outdoor Space Renovations
Pocket Park Enhancements
Arts Center Sculpture Garden/Event Space
Façade Improvements
Façade Improvements
Historic Preservation Potential
National Register Of Historic Places What is the National Register? The nation s list of buildings, structures + sites worthy of preservation More than 80,000 properties + districts listed representing 1.4 million individual resources Administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office (Kansas Historical Society) No restrictions on use of property Designation Process Nomination prepared Acceptance by Kansas SHPO Support demonstrated by local stakeholders Benefits Income-producing properties eligible for 20% Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Income-and non-income producing properties eligible for 25% Kansas State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Marketing + tourism benefits coordinating program 46
Local Historic District What is a Local Historic District? Official list of properties + districts designated by the City s Historic Preservation Ordinance 42 Local Landmarks + 1 Local District Administered by the City of Topeka Design review process for minor + major projects Design review for demolition Designation Process Designation process managed by Topeka Landmarks Commission 60% of owners must consent to nomination Benefits Provides design review + level of protection against demolition Income-and non-income producing properties eligible for 25% Kansas State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Marketing + tourism benefits
Improving historic commercial buildings
District Management Models
District Management Strengths Strong stakeholder commitment + City support Compact + intact historic commercial district Cluster of artists + related businesses NOTO Board with civic-leader involvement New NADA committees + activities Early successes Issues Business + artist involvement Marketing. promotion, branding Special events planning + logistics City liaison + coordination Daily problem-solving + coordination Fundraising Building stabilization + rehabilitation Staffing Strategic, on-going management NOTO District Master Plan implementation 52
Main Street Revitalization Movement 1977-National Trust for Historic Preservation Hot Springs, South Dakota Galesburg, Illinois Madison, Indiana 2,000 local Main Street communities today Main Street Four-Points Design (Physical)-getting commercial district in top physical shape Organization (Political)-getting community working toward consensus Promotion (Social)-marketing district's unique characteristics + assets Economic Restructuring (Economic)-diversifying the district s economic base
Local Main Street Programs Structure Non-profit organization with board of directors Full-time Program Manager Volunteer committees organized around Main Street Four-Points Vision + mission statements Action work plans Funding Budget levels vary A mix of municipal + private sector contributions Sometimes supported through a Business Improvement District (BID) Receives training from 54
Local Main Street Model Board of Directors Program Manager Financial Advocacy Policy Planning Personnel Executive (Officers) Organization Promotion Design Economic Restructuring Volunteer Development Communications/ Public Relations Fundraising Marketing Strategy Image Development Retail Promotions Special Events Public Spaces Building Improvements Design Education Enforcement Market Research Business Assistance Financial Assistance Property Development 55
NOTO Arts District Management Model-A
NOTO Arts District Management Model-B
NOTO Arts District Management Model-C 58
Case Study Calumet, (MI) Vertin Art Gallery Cooperative 59
Case Study Old Town Lansing (MI)
Case Study Old Town Lansing (MI) 61
Case Study Paducah (KY)
Table Discussions 1) Discuss NOTO CONCEPTS + MODELS (8:10pm- 9:10pm) Discuss BENEFITS + POTENTIAL Brainstorm OTHER IDEAS 2) TABLE REPORTS/WRAP-UP (9:10pm- 9:30pm)
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions